ANTIBIOTICS

Bacteria that is A-erobic means it DOES/NOT need oxygen to live?

Bacteria that is ANA-erobic means it DOES/NOT need oxygen to live?

One of the most important methods of identifying bacteria is by shape classification - Morphology. Two main shapes are COCCI OR??

There are two bacterial shapes the first is the COCCUS or COCCI , which is what common shape?

There are two bacterial shapes the first is elongated with straight sides. What is the name?

CONFUSIONLY A ROD shaped bacteria is often referred to as a?

Bacteria with thick protective walls made of PEPTIDOGLYCAN are GRAM POSITIVE/NEGATIVE?

Gram-negative bacteria ARE/NOT generally harder to kill than gram-positive bacteria?

Gram-negative bacteria ARE generally harder to kill than gram-positive bacteria. Because two protective barriors. PEPTIDOGLYCAN and?

Which type of bacteria can readily pump out and quickly develope resistance to Antibotics? Gram Positive/Negative ?

Bacteria listed below is GRAM POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE? S.A.G.E SALMONELLA AERUGINOSA GONORRAHOEAE. ECOLI

GRAM POSITIVE Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is the most common cause of bacterial/viral pneumonia?

Is a gram positive bacterium and accounts for approximately 30-50% of all community-acquired pneumonia cases.

Nasopharyngitis/strep throat is a GRAM POSITIVE/NEGATIVE infection?

Nasopharyngitis/strep throat is caused by what Gram Positive Bacteria?

GRAM POSITIVE Streptococcus pyogenes that causes common illnesses such as NASOPHARYNGITIS and STREP THROAT is associated with which streptococcus group?

GRAM POSITIVE (group A streptococcus) is known for causing strep throat, scarlet fever, and what additional infections?

Otitis media/ear infection is caused by GRAM POSITIVE (Streptococcus pneumoniae) or GRAM POSITIVE (Streptococcus pyogenes)

GRAM POSITIVE Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes) or Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae) Most commonly causes strep throat, scarlet fever, and skin infections (impetigo)

Is the Bacteria listed below Gram NEGATIVE or Gram POSITIVE?

StaphylOCCUS StreptOCOCCUS EnterOCOCCUS C.DIFF

STAPH infections are found predominately on SKIN or in MUCUS membranes?

90 TO 98% of people with a PCN Allergy CAN/NOT safely take a CEPHALOSPORIN

Patient complaint of HIVES OR RASH is an indicator to avoid PCN? Which Symptom?

A Morbilliform rash IS/NOT an IgE mediated reaction and is an indicator of a life threatning reaction to a medication or substance?

Name the reaction to a medication or substance described as Macular or Maculopapular rash?

A patiet that has a reaction to the administration of PCN that is diagnosed as HIVES CAN/CANNOT receive CEPHALOSPORINS?

Augmentin IS/NOT a sutible drug for a patient with an Allergy to PCN?

What addtion to PCN and Cephalosporins are important because they protect the strenght of an the antibiotic and destablize the integrity of Bacterial Walls. Allowing the Antibotic to work more effectively.

Morbilliform rashes are t-cell mediated or IgE cell mediated?

PCN with the Addition to a Beta Lactam ring commonly known as?

If a patient has been unsucessfully treated with an antibiotic within 90 days. The next antibiotic choice SHOULD/SHOULD NOT have a Beta-Lactam additive?

The best treatment for Staph infections IS/NOT PCN?

PCN IS/NOT effective against STREP and DRSP (drug resistance strep pneumonia).

1 Gram TID or 2 G BID IS/NOT a standard dose for AMOXICILLIN?

90mg/kg/day in Divided Doses IS/NOT a standard dose range for Pediatric patients.

BACTRIM is a SULFONAMIDE that treats GRAM POSITIVE or GRAM NEGATIVE bacteria?

Sulfonamide Bactrim IS/NOT effective in treating MRSA?

A 45-year-old male presents with fever, productive cough with rusty sputum, and consolidation on chest X-ray consistent with community-acquired pneumonia. Vital signs are stable and he has no drug allergies. What is the most appropriate first-line antibiotic?

PCN" = "Primarily Combats Nice

"Amoxicillin is MOXY against"??

Penicillin G/V: Narrow spectrum, primarily Streptococcus

Ampicillin/Amoxicillin: Moderate spectrum (some/none gram-negatives)?

Amoxicillin-clavulanate: Extended coverage with?

Piperacillin-tazobactam: Broad/Narrow spectrum with anti-pseudomonal activity

What ANTIBIOTIC is suitable for: Respiratory infections (strep throat, pneumonia) Skin/soft tissue infections Otitis media

A 24-year-old male presents with sore throat, fever, and tonsillar exudate. Rapid strep test is positive. The most appropriate antibiotic is: